Toronto starter Esmil Rogers got off to a bad start Monday in Oakland and never recuperated. Rogers gave up four runs in the first inning and lasted just one out into the fifth before being removed in the defeat.

Rogers fell to 3-5 on the season as he allowed eight runs -- six earned -- on nine hits and three walks over 4 1/3 innings. He struck out three batters and threw 97 pitches. Rogers' ERA is now at 4.16 after the losing performance Monday.

The Blue Jays' starter scattered 10 hits in his last outing but gave up just two runs over seven innings. He wasn't as lucky this time around. Rogers hasn't won since June 18 and has three losses since that date. He makes his next scheduled start on Saturday at the Angels.